16 comments:

Her voice is so instrumental and the composition so descriptive, I never really listened to the words. Mr. Right went on a business trip to CA this week and left me in the cold. I feel exactly like this because I am angry with him, and I don't want to be. These verses soothed me today with clarity. Thanks.

From this and the previous "On the Radio" reference, I'd bet you're a big Regina fan. My daughter (17) is crazy about her. She has a beautiful voice and a completely unique sound. I can always tell when my daughter comes in humming one of her tunes, even though I haven't listened to her enough to know the words to her songs.

Missy, I'm not glad that you're feeling what you're feeling, but since you are anyway, I'm glad that my urge to post this eased it a bit.

Kaycie, there are things about Regina that I don't find in anyone else. In that regard, yes, I'm a big fan. When you see her play the piano, she is obviously gifted. What amazes me in how she joins her musical skill (sometimes avante garde in form) with very visceral, stream of consciousness poetry. I aspire to that kind of open freedom.

Sarah, thank you for recognizing the photo. It was an important piece of this post. Sometimes it's most comfortable for me to show an emotion through visual/musical impressions and mood and let people see it that sumbliminal way, instead of simply describing it. Glad that you mentioned Tori. I never thought I'd say this, but Regina is like a more earthy, expressive version of Tori.

Versper, very cool!

Wavemancali, respect. Another great album. Some of those lyrics have shown up here, and will show up the future, I'm sure.

Szelsofa, she definitely deserves a listen.

Billy, thanks! In addition to the fading light and color, I really like the diminishing towers and the lines stretching into the distance. It gives the feel that weak connections don't matter. What matters is who chooses to stand with you.